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To support local teachers and show appreciation, local owner-operators of McDonald's Great Plains Co-Op are providing free Thank You Meal breakfasts to teachers now through Sept. 25, a press release states.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-yearold man in good health. At my recent annual physical exam, my physician ordered a Cologuard kit to be sent to me to screen for colorectal disease. I have never had symptoms of disease or problems with any part of my gastrointestinal tract. I had two colonoscopie…
Emily Elyse Pagel graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
The University of Missouri - Columbia announced graduates Kaitlyn Clark with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, Clayton Fordyce with a bachelor’s degree in science in business administration, Matthew Kisling with a bachelor’s degree in science in mechanical engineering, Bryce Lindaman with a Ba…
John Erneste graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia with a Master of Business Administration degree along with Devin McGuire who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in agricultural systems degree.
Caleb Wolf was listed on Missouri Southern State University Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.75 or higher.
Logan Littleton, Rob Schwind, Jadyn Yoder and Sharon Zuercher were listed on the University of Missouri - Columbia Honor Roll for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
KEARNEY —A sidewalk project making the area between a local elementary school and Kearney subdivisions safer is moving forward.
Amanda Lubinski
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SMITHVILLE — A dog park is finally making it's way to Smithville Lake. More than 30 supporters including city and county leaders turned ground on the long awaited, much anticipated project in Smithville Monday, Sept. 14.
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
This week, Mid-Continent Public Library System began construction on a new project at Woodneath Library Center, 8900 NE Flintlock Road. Work is estimated to be complete by December 2021, a press release states.
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About 75 boats, including fishing boats, luxury cruisers and pontoons, filled with Trump supporters took to Smithville Lake on Sunday, Sept. 13, during a Donald Trump as president rally. The boats went on tour around the lake.
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To support local teachers and show appreciation, local owner-operators of McDonald's Great Plains Co-Op are providing free Thank You Meal breakfasts to teachers now through Sept. 25, a press release states.
KEARNEY — As research shows 49% of Americans feel increasingly stressed, frustrated and tense due to the recent coronavirus lockdown, the Kearney Chamber of Commerce has come up with a creative way to help those in the local community get out their frustrations.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development's Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery application cycle is now open. This cycle addresses public infrastructure needs of eligible cities and counties impacted by the presidentially-declared disaster that occurred April 28 to May…
KEARNEY — The Kearney School District will welcome a new cohort of teachers and principals this school year. As a way to welcome them, Kearney Chamber of Commerce will host a welcome lunch Thursday, Aug. 13. At the lunch, goody bags will be given to the new community members that are filled …
LIBERTY — In an effort to show support for Liberty business owners in the Historic Dowtown Liberty District, residents decorated cars for a parade that drove around the Liberty Square Saturday, June 6.
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
LIBERTY — Low oxygen in Capitol Federal Sports Complex’s back pond, known as the kids fishing pond, has resulted in the death of a couple hundred fish in the Liberty complex, located at 2200 Old Missouri Highway 210. The situation is currently being monitored by both the Missouri Department …
SMITHVILLE — Nehemiah Festival at Smithville Lake's Smith's Fork Park is pushing forward, inviting all those interested in Christian music and fellowship to join for a weekend of performances beginning Friday to Sunday, Sept. 18 to 20.
A long awaited, much anticipated dog park in Smithville will break ground at Smithville Lake today at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. The city of Smithville worked with several partnerships in an effort to create a state‐of‐the‐art dog park to be located at Smithville Lake, a press release states.
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LIBERTY — Liberty boys and girls cross country teams took home first-place finishes at the Kris Solsberg Invite on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Lee’s Summit North High School.
GLADSTONE— Liberty swim and dive team finished third in a tough field at the NKC Invitational Saturday, Sept. 19 at Gladstone Community Center.
Liberty North softball scored 10 runs in the first three innings before holding off a 3-run fifth inning from Park Hill South to win 10-5 during the Winnetonka/Park Hill South Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 17 at Happy Rock Park in Gladstone.
LIBERTY — Liberty football's offense can be contained for a little while it seems, but they've yet to be stopped for long.
KEARNEY — Kearney football looked like it was in for another dogfight as the team fought back from 14-7 first quarter deficit against Ruskin Friday, Sept. 18 before taking a 30-20 lead into halftime.
SMITHVILLLE — Smithville football controlled its game against Raytown South from start to finish as the Warriors scored six first-half touchdowns, including four on the ground, to win 56-0.
LIBERTY — Two new sculptures for the Liberty Arts Commission’s 2020-2021 sculpture program are now installed.
Love INC of Clay County is currently in need of the following personal care and household cleaning items: dish soap, Kleenex tissue, women’s body wash, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes and shaving cream for men and women.
I spend hours every day thinking about food. I’m the director of a non-profit health outreach organization and a certified health worker tasked with sourcing and distributing food and essential supplies to underserved neighborhoods impacted by COVID-19.
A recent local party was so loud it could be heard nearly a quarter mile away. A curious neighbor got in his car and went to investigate. He reported back that it was a very large gathering of young people in an alley, music echoing off the brick walls, not a mask to be seen, nor any social …
It's officially fall. Kids storm through the front door after school and toss their backpacks in the hallway; you're just home from work, and there's dinner to be made and maybe soccer practice or piano lessons to get to after the last bite. Sounds like a busy routine. How do you choose whic…
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-yearold man in good health. At my recent annual physical exam, my physician ordered a Cologuard kit to be sent to me to screen for colorectal disease. I have never had symptoms of disease or problems with any part of my gastrointestinal tract. I had two colonoscopie…
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For a little more than a month, the Missouri legislature has been taking a careful look at ways to curb violent crime throughout our state. While the main focus has been on larger cities such as St. Louis and Kansas City, the main consensus has been there is an increase in the worst crimes n…
While much of the nation and state is engaged in partisan politics, seven Democrats and seven Republicans voted unanimously to reform Clay County government.
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